STUDYINN vs Unite Students
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STUDYINN
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Welcome to the next level student experience by STUDYINN! This app is designed to make life as easy for you as possible – everything you need is right here Events - the ONLY place to find out about and register to attend Study Inn’s experience and events programme. Manage maintenance issues. Access to your accommodation agreement documents whenever you need them. Keep up to date with your payments.
Unite Students
Manage your student accommodation with ease. This app simplifies check-in, allows you to connect with neighbors, report maintenance issues, and access exclusive partner perks and support services.
- Simplified check-in process
- Connect with neighbors and flatmates
- Report maintenance issues with status updates
- Access exclusive partner discounts
- 24/7 student wellbeing helpline
- Live updates and alerts
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Our brand new app is here, created with you in mind. Easier to use and easier on the eye, it’s got everything you need to live smart with Unite Students. Log in with your registered email and password, or activate your account via the app if you didn’t book via our website, to access easy living: • Check-in made simple: Choose your preferred arrival day and time for a fast, easy check-in and see what’s included in your accommodation so you can pack smart. • Get your property lowdown: Chat with your neighbours and stay up-to-date with the latest events and alerts from your property team. • Future flatmates chat: Get to know your flatmates before you check-in. • Get it fixed: Use the app to tell us if something needs fixing. Submit a request and we’ll send status updates to keep you in the loop. • No key? No drama: Don’t panic if you get locked out. Alert us via the app and we’ll be right with you. • Noise control: No need to worry about noise. Let us know if something’s regularly too loud and we’ll help sort it, anonymously. • Live updates and alerts: Important info straight to your inbox. Waiting for a parcel? You’ll know when it’s here. • Exclusive partner perks: Snap up the latest discounts, deals and perks, exclusively available to you. • Help & support: Access the 24/7 student wellbeing helpline plus self-help resources and services. Designed for iOS 16.0 and above. The Unite Students app is not compatible with earlier versions. What do you think of the new app? Leave us a review or get in touch via email at studentmobileappsupport@unitestudents.com. Our app is not available in China. You can download our app once you've arrived in the UK!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unite Students at every 5 weeks against STUDYINN's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STUDYINN ships an update every 10 months, Unite Students every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STUDYINN | Unite Students |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Study Inn Limited | UNITE |
In-app purchases
STUDYINN
No in-app purchases
Unite Students
No in-app purchases
